Category Archives: Local News

Two people have now tossed their hats in the ring …. seeking the Liberal nomination in Bruce Grey Owen Sound. Selwyn Hicks is a familiar name, since he ran 4 years ago against MPP Bill Murdoch. ...

A couple of Bruce County women are amongst the Faces of Farming. The Ontario Farm Animal Council’s 2011 calendar is out, and Jen Legge of Chesley, along with her sister Amy Trelford of Paisley a...

Saugeen Shores police chief Dan Rivett has presented a 3.3 million dollar operating budget to Saugeen Shores council but we may still see some service cuts. Chief Rivett was after an additional $21,00...

The Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound has been granted stadium licensing by the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario. Theatre Manager Aly Boltman says this will enhance the experience for people coming t...

The building statistics are off to a slow start in South Bruce Peninsula. Chief Building Official Wayne McFadden says only eight building permits were issued in January this year, compared to 13 last ...

Habitat for Humanity Grey Bruce is asking local municipalities to donate land to build on. Executive Director Dennis Scott says they are seeking serviceable land to construct donated houses on. The ho...

Cleaning up Owen Sound’s image was on the menu at the Annual Owen Sound & District Chamber of Commerce Mayor’s Lunch. Mayor Deb Haswell spoke to business people (Wed) about improving t...

Victoria Park will be the subject of a public meeting today (Thurs.) in the council chambers at Owen Sound City Hall. Councillor Jim McManaman, chair of the city’s recreation and parks advisory ...

Approximately 450 people attended last night’s (TUES) 3.5 hour Accommodation Review Committee public forum in Hanover. Hanover and Chesley schools’ fates were up for discussion. The gymnas...

Construction is holding steady in Owen Sound. Numbers for the month of January show that 15 building permits were issued for a total construction value of almost 171 thousand dollars ($170,950). That&...